待たいの先せん

expression, noun

seizing the initiative by counterattacking

A martial arts concept where one waits for the opponent's attack and counters at the moment of commitment, effectively taking the initiative. Often contrasted with 後の先 (ごのせん), where one responds after the opponent's action.

See also: 後の先 (ごのせん)

• 剣けん道どうでは、待たいの先せんのタイミングを掴つかむことが重じゅう要ようだ。

  In kendo, it is important to grasp the timing of seizing the initiative by counterattacking.